1894
Orange Free Public Library is established. Librarian: Mrs. J. L. McCampbell.
1896
The Tolle brothers reactivate the Orange-to-Santa Ana streetcar line with a steam-powered model, which could travel to the Plaza at speeds up to 5 miles an hour. Because of its shrill steam whistle, it is often referred to as the Orange Dummy or Peanut Roaster.
1899
Watson's Drug Store opens. First motion picture is shown in Orange.